GROUP WORKSHED SCHEME
The objective of the scheme is to facilitate the establishment of worksheds for shuttleless looms in an existing or new cluster, which will provide the required scale of economy for business operations.
About This Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to facilitate the establishment of worksheds for shuttleless looms in an existing or new cluster, which will provide the required scale of economy for business operations.
To organize powerloom units in a cluster and to provide improved working conditions in terms of more space, work environment, improve work efficiency to enhance their competitiveness in the global market.
ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES
State Government (or) its agency.
A registered Co-operative society.
A Company set-up under the Companies Act, 1956 as amended (or) a firm set-up under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 as amended, by a group of powerloom owners (minimum of four beneficiaries).
The local powerloom association.
Benefits
MAXIMUM ADMISSIBLE AREA
Shuttleless Looms : 400 Sq.ft / Loom
Weaving Preparatory : 40% of Loomage area
Dormitory : 125 Sq.ft / Person
SUBSIDY CHART
| S.No. | Category | Eligible Subsidy on the unit cost of construction | Cap on Subsidy per Sq.ft |
| 1 | General | 40% | ₹ 400 |
| 2 | SC | 75% | ₹ 750 |
| 3 | ST | 90% | ₹ 900 |
Eligibility Criteria
The group will consist of at least 4 weavers/entrepreneurs having separate legal entities.
At least 24 nos. of shuttleless looms of width up to 230 cms (or) 16 nos. of shuttleless looms of wider width i.e. 230 cms and above must be installed.
Each beneficiary should have at least 4 looms.
Only TUFS-compatible machineries are to be installed.
Application Process
Apply Offline
The advertisement is published in newspapers.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
The group will consist of at least 4 weavers/entrepreneurs having separate legal entities.
At least 24 nos. of shuttleless looms of width up to 230 cms (or) 16 nos. of shuttleless looms of wider width i.e. 230 cms and above must be installed.
Each beneficiary should have at least 4 looms.
Only TUFS-compatible machineries are to be installed.
Benefits
MAXIMUM ADMISSIBLE AREA
Shuttleless Looms : 400 Sq.ft / Loom
Weaving Preparatory : 40% of Loomage area
Dormitory : 125 Sq.ft / Person
SUBSIDY CHART
S.No.CategoryEligible Subsidy on the unit cost of construction Cap on Subsidy per Sq.ft
1General40%₹ 400
2SC75%₹ 750
3ST90%₹ 900
Application Process
Apply OfflineThe advertisement is published in newspapers.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | GROUP WORKSHED SCHEME |
| Short Title | GWS |
| Level | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Textiles |
| Categories | Business & Entrepreneurship, Transport & Infrastructure |
| States | All India |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 4 — Any years |
| Caste/Category | SC, ST |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 29 May 2026
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